Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee Agenda and Papers February 2025
Northern Ireland specific
Agenda and papers for the meeting of the Northern Ireland Food Advisory Committee (NIFAC) on 7 February 2025.
The Committee will be exploring the theme of the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework.
10:00 – Chair’s Welcome
To include an introduction, apologies, declarations of interest, and minutes from the October 2024 meeting.
10:05 – 10:30 Chair and Director Updates
10:30 – 11:30 The Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework – The Story So Far
The Committee will receive a presentation from Joy Alexander (Department of Agriculture, Environment and Rural Affairs).
11:30 – 12:00 FSA involvement in the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework
The Committee will receive a presentation from Sharon Gilmore (Head of Standards and Dietary Health, FSA in Northern Ireland) and Jennifer McGonagle (Dietary Health Lead, FSA in Northern Ireland).
12:00 – 12:30 Defra Food Strategy
The Committee will receive a presentation from David Holmes (Deputy Director of Strategy, FSA) in relation to the emerging work on the Defra Food Strategy.
12:30 – 13:00 Lunch
13:00 – 14:00 Interactive Session – Looking Ahead
The Committee will explore the next steps for the Northern Ireland Food Strategy Framework.
14:00 – 14:30 Summary Discussion
14:30 AOB/Close
Next themed meeting: 9 April